Cheese Tête de Moine is not only looking good it is tasty. The special cutter Girolle makes it possible to make “rosettes” of Tête de Moine by turning a scraper on an axle planted in the center of the cheese. This apparatus helped to boost the consumption of this cheese. 
On my morning stroll alonge the lake shore I’ve met a fellow photographer. His name was Scott and he shared with me his concern about a duck that was frozen to the ice.
It could happen because that night the temperature dropped from +2 to -12 degrees Celsius.
We came to the place and took some attempts to free this poor duck. With no any tools or some special equipment it was pretty difficult to do that. The only things what we had were water and knife. Scott started to pour water from the lake on the ice under the duck and I tried to crush ice with the knife. Ice like a sponge sucked water and became loose. This help us to free the duck from ice prison.
The duck did not say “Thank you” just flew away. lol…
After mission was accomplished I found that Sun is coming. Here are some pictures on that lovely winter morning.
Happy New Year!
Holiday season is still on. City of Toronto is full of fun and entertainment. Let’s get acquainted with the city closer via the pics gallery. Enjoy!
Toronto Dominion Plaza
Flying Christmas Tree
Lights and Decoration
From the bottom to the top
BCE Place – Fountain at Marche restaurant
To all my friends, followers and people who visit my blog my warmest and best wishes for the Holidays and New Year!
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Christmas is almost here but winter does not promise to paint it white. It is still pretty warm and dry outside. What we can do in that situation just listen the song “White Christmas”. Another way to feel the winter is to recall the previous snowy and white winter. That set of pictures have been made in 2011 in Town of Oakville, Ontario. This is the beautiful town near Toronto where I used to live for 14 years. It worth to see this lovely place and enjoy its tourists area with parks, galleries, shops, restaurants, and of course Lake Ontario promenade.
It was cold, silent winter morning with lot of snow. That create a special mood and holiday spirit.
Christmas Market hosts in Toronto each year, during preparations for Christmas. It takes place in the beautiful old part of the city – Distillery District. Today this area is transformed into a place of entertainment and recreation. This is a very popular area among wedding photographers and tourists. The fair is organized for fun and create a festive mood. A huge Christmas tree, decorations on the windows and doors of buildings and shops make this place colorful and festive. Many visitors to the fair look like costumed performances participants. All that creates an atmosphere of celebration and full of smiles, laughter and music.
Santa Claus with elves is always ready to pose for the image with young participants of the ceremony. Elves and angels entertain kids with the songs and competitions. The orchestra plays classical Christmas music. And of course, the Carolers gather funs around to create the Christmas spirit. The kids are happy to ride on the carousel and other attractions despite of the frost.
There is, of course, commerce component of the holiday. In numerous shops you can buy souvenirs, Christmas decorations, sweets, drinks, and hot chocolate. But for adults bars open outside and inside where you can drink beer or hot mulled wine.
Everybody welcome to the Distillery District Christmas Market from 10 am to 9 pm during the four weeks before Christmas.
One of the most picturesque Toronto event – Cavalcade of Lights – took place yesterday night. It was quiet and warm night. City is already decorated for the Holiday and looking gorgeous at night.
Santa Claus is already came in Toronto this year and the Holiday Season began its way. In one month we’ll celebrate the bright, lovely, and spiritual Christmas Day. Happy Holiday!
